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Support for all students

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The Royal College of Music 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge

Join us this year to help us raise £200,000 in vital support for our Scholarships Fund. Each penny will directly benefit gifted students who might otherwise be unable to afford to come to the RCM.

Donations open at 12pm (GMT) on Tuesday 3 December.

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'The highly competitive world of music is made infinitely less intimidating by the friendly faces of students and staff alike.'

Emma Purslow, Bachelor of Music

'One of the richest and most intensive programmes of public performance of any conservatoire in the world.'

Higher Education Funding Council for England

'London is a wonderful city, especially for musicians. There is a rich musical culture to be explored here. The RCM’s location, opposite the Royal Albert Hall and next to Hyde Park, is amazing.’

Daniel Xia, Bachelor of Music

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Explore our Autumn events

News

The 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge: our most ambitious match fund yet

For the 15th year in a row, the Royal College of Music is delighted to have been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match funding campaign.

Andrew Moore announced as Artistic Director of the Royal College of Music

We are delighted that Andrew Moore will join the Royal College of Music (RCM) as Artistic Director from spring 2025.

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Opera Triple Bill: Behind the Scenes

Discover insights from the talented cast and creatives of the Royal College of Music Opera Studio’s autumn production running on 25, 27, 29 and 30 November.